slouch

winter finally remembered it is JANUARY, even in southern california, and has decided to half-heartedly come back into the scene. walking to class yesterday i froze.my.butt.off. even in jeans and a button-down so today i am drawing some inspiration from the LF tumblr and pairing a whimsical maxi skirt with a grandma headband/scarf/blanket and a huge coat. i am telling you...i am into this slouchy messy look...if only i could find a properly structured handbag...ahhhem.

ps how COOL is this hair thing? i love. xx

icicle

tank: free people - leggings: hot chilies - shoes: forever21

holiday icicles. CRAVING sheerness in everything i own. xx

the after party

as christmas is quickly approaching, i cannot help but be overwhelmed with NYE plans being tossed around on all of facebook - and once in a while i feel an urge to go party instead of what i will be doing...which, don't get me wrong, is totally fine, even pretty fun, but without a short short dress splattered with sequins and the taste of liquor on my breath the next morning - i never feel like ive done the new year justice.

anyway, i will be in park city, utah, tucked away in deer crest with my most loved family members {and a couple honorary ones too} and because of that, browsing through this LF after party lookbook just basically took my breath away.  these are the perfect pieces for that not-so-glitzy party {or AFTER the glitzy party} that are super comfy but still totally festive! also who wouldn't want to be in a bath full of balloons?!

the after party lookbook here

freeing

still going crazy over the october free people lookbook...

here

snowy d.i.y

i have become particularly annoyed with the lack of wintery weather in santa barbara as of late.  i am ready for the freezing winds and cozy sweaters.  trying to make myself feel better, i found this wonderful winter wonderland snowflake d.i.y. from free people and since it is one step up from elemetary school arts and crafts, i will be partaking.  check back to see my southern california snow-scape!! xx

d.i.y. HERE!!

if you decide to cut out some of your own flakes please share them!!! also, because facebook is apparently the lifeline of all 18 to 30 year olds, LIKE ivoryinklings HERE!!

photos via free people bldg 25

drift me away

LF's winter 2010 lookbook 

(here ♥)

tingle

the air smelled like winter today.  it was fabulous {although i left the house one layer short and was quite chilly for most of the day...} the woodsy smell and the cold tingling up my nostrils left me dreaming of proenza schouler fall 2010. so upon returning home (in the dark, darn day-light savings...) i immediately pulled up the luxurious pictures of the black leather and printed cerulean collection.  how wintery are these pieces!?! 

had to add the shoes (which are at the TIPPY TOP {under the a. wang bucket bag} of my xmas list!!) sheer genius!!!  photos via style.com